Dreams Quote by William Blake
“May God us keep From Single vision and Newton's sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790
A warning against narrow focus and complacent thinking, urging openness to multiple perspectives.
In simple terms: Avoid single‑mindedness; stay curious.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse viewpoints.
Themes
creativity
open‑mindedness
vision
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific research
- personal growth
- problem solving
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you broaden your perspective?
- What single visions hold you back?
A Different Perspective
May limit insight if not balanced with depth.
![“Epitaph on Newton: Nature and Nature's law lay hid in night: God said, "Let Newton be!," and all was light. [added by Sir John Collings Squire: It did not last: the Devil shouting "Ho. Let Einstein be," restored the status quo] [Aaron Hill's version: O'er Nature's laws God cast the veil of night…” quote by George Polya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be8/george-polya-10766_casts_epitaph-on-newton-nature-and-nature-s-la_2908921.jpg)
